"If I could give this less than 1 star I would. I cook at home for my family at least 5 times a week. Everyone I have ever cooked for says that they love my food. Usually I find a recipe and put my own spin on it but I followed this one to a T since I had never made Gumbo before. It was the absolute worst, most bland tasting thing I have ever eaten. My family thought the same. Since I had company over who also ate it, I was embarrassed. HORRIBLE!!